Highbrow Steeping

[Sally_]

I ordered two 30ml bottles of juice from Highbrow Vapor, mixed on 2/6. I got creme brulee and their Bourbon Vanilla bean. I tried a little of both when I first got them, since then they have been sitting quietly in my juice drawer aside from a good shake.

The creme brulee, seems like more brulee than creme, heavy on coffee and caramel flavors. I loaded my new T-dux with it and it's mellowed a bit, but still no creamy flavor coming through. The vanilla seems to be fairing a little better, very light sweet almost floral flavor to it. Reminds me of one of the few times I've had hot tea, but not getting the vanilla I had hoped for.

Anyone familiar with these liquids, how long do you steep them before they really begin to shine?

 

[Jugband]

I placed my first order with Highbrow a few weeks ago. I'm sorry, they weren't the two you ordered. But I can add something about steeping Highbrow juice. One flavor I ordered was orange sangria. After a few days of steeping I tried it. I got baby aspirin flavor, yuck. I didn't hold out much hope for it. Another week of steeping and I was pleasantly surprised! It turned into fresh orange juice! I have tried there Bourbon Vanilla Bean from a friend who orders from them. We both like it, but they all need steeping. I just take the cap and dripper off of all juices for about 24 hours, give them a good shake everyday.

I know this was probably vague, hope it was some help.

 

[Sally_]

Any info helps, I excepted at least a week to steep. I've done the 24hr no cap, and shaking until it looks like champagne, can't wait for these to mature.

 

[Sally_]

I got the mix, 70/30 pg/vg if that makes any difference at all

 

[TigerLadyTX]

BOTH need a good month + of steeping to reach full flavor. The vanilla bourbon will remain subtle even then.

~Tiger

 

[Sally_]

BOTH need a good month + of steeping to reach full flavor. The vanilla bourbon will remain subtle even then.

~Tiger

Okay, I was a little nervous.. I had never heard of this happening, but a review for the vanilla claimed the flavor peaked after a week then just died. phew.. I know it sounds silly and you can't believe everything you read, but I was biting my nails for a second there.